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  1. Psychology Today
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    How to Deal With Sad Feelings - Psychology Today

    • If something has happened to us to make us sad, we might become sadness-prone—only thinking about the worst things that could happen. It's common because we feel like if we think through these ba… See more

    Beat Rumination

    Ruminationis when you get stuck in your head, thinking about all the negative stuff that has gone wrong or could go wrong. Rumination is a key feature of depression and contribu… See more

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    Cultivate Mindfulness Skills

    Mindfulness involves self-reflection to gain awareness and acceptance of thoughts … See more

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    Try Cognitive Reappraisal

    Reappraisal is an emotion regulationstrategy that we can use to reinterpret a sad situation in a more positive (or less negative) way. Reappraisal is hard for … See more

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    Read Some Books on Overcoming Sadness

    There are so many science-based strategies you can use to undo sadness. By reading self-helpbooks, you can begin to learn and implement these strategies into your life. So … See more

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  1. Verywell Health
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    Why Do I Feel Sad for No Reason? What Might Be Happening

     
  2. Everyday Health
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    Sadness: Causes, Coping With It, and When to Get Help …

    WEBJan 6, 2023 · Sadness is “an emotional state of unhappiness, ranging in intensity from mild to extreme and usually aroused by the loss of something that is highly valued,” according to the American...

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  4. Mayo Clinic
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    Depression (major depressive disorder) - Symptoms and causes

  5. Psychology Today
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    How to Release Sadness - Psychology Today

  6. Cleveland Clinic
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    Signs of Emotional Stress and How To Cope - Cleveland Clinic …

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    Is it normal to feel sad for no reason?
    It's a normal human emotion. Sometimes, there are obvious reasons for sadness; while at other times, you may feel sad for no reason. Feeling sad for no specific reason doesn't necessarily mean you have depression. However, it does suggest you could be experiencing something more complex than sadness alone. Could My Sadness Be Depression?

    Why Do I Feel Sad for No Reason? What Might Be Happening - Verywell …

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    Is sadness a mental disorder?
    Sadness is an emotion, whereas depression is a mental disorder. Be aware of the signs of sadness turning into depression and get help if you notice these symptoms significantly impacting your life for two weeks or longer.

    What Is Sadness? And How It Differs From Depression - Verywell Mind

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    Is sadness a common emotion?
    Distinct from depression — which the World Health Organization notes is a leading cause of disability worldwide — sadness is a common emotion. Dr. Barlow says that in the right context, sadness can even be helpful. A growing body of research supports her point of view.

    Sadness: Causes, Coping With It, and When to Get Help - Everyday Health

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    Is sadness a symptom of depression?
    Sadness and depression are associated but not synonymous. Sadness is a common symptom of depression, but sadness alone does not always signal depression. Depression is a multifaceted mental health concern that affects a full range of the person’s experience, including: 2

    Sadness: Causes, Getting Help, & 10 Ways to Cope - Choosing Therapy

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  8. Verywell Mind
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    What Is Sadness? And How It Differs From Depression

    WEBMay 22, 2023 · Sadness is an emotion, whereas depression is a mental disorder. Be aware of the signs of sadness turning into depression and get help if you notice these symptoms significantly impacting your life for …

  9. Choosing Therapy
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    Sadness: Causes, Getting Help, & 10 Ways to Cope

    WEBOct 10, 2023 · Sadness is a common and expected aspect of being human, but feeling sad can also signal a larger mental health condition. Effective coping skills and professional treatments allow people to acknowledge, …

  10. Psych Central
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    Why Do I Feel Sad for No Reason? Causes and Coping …

    WEBNov 10, 2022 · 1. Depression, also called major depressive disorder (MDD) or clinical depression, is characterized by a low mood and loss of interest in things you usually enjoy that lasts for at least 2...

  11. Healthline
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    Why Am I Sad for No Reason? What Might Be …

    WEBFeb 25, 2021 · Everyone feels sad from time to time, but it can be frustrating when there's no underlying reason. Learn what might be going on and how to find some relief.